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How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Centro to upgrade fare collection system in Cortland

Centro of Cortland announced last week the rollout of new fare boxes on its fixed-route and paratransit vehicles, scheduled for later this summer.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Pedestrian walkway on Forest Home lower bridge closed until further notice

Curved asphalt road crossing a green metal truss bridge, with guardrails and dense trees beyond.

On June 4, Tompkins County issued an alert that the pedestrian walkway on the Forest Home lower bridge is closed pending evaluation and repair.

3 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin United Methodist Church to host carnival

White wooden church facade with steep gables, tall arched windows, and a red abstract wall sign against a clear blue sky.

The Apalachin United Methodist Church is putting on an indoor carnival this weekend.

4 days ago in Business, Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Preble to host public hearing on farm stand

Preble residents can share their thoughts on a proposed farm and bakery stand tonight at 7 p.m.

4 days ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Temporary entrance changes in effect at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center

Beginning today, the entrances at the ED and Cardiology will be temporarily relocated while crews install new doors at the ED entrance.

4 days ago in Community, Education, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

Cortland YMCA receives grant for free youth swimming lessons

On June 2, the Cortland County Family YMCA announced a $35,000 grant from the Alliance of New York State YMCAs through the NYS Department of Health.

Sports

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Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.

3 hours ago in Sports

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.

3 days ago in Sports

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

4 days ago in Sports

NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby

The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.

4 days ago in Sports

Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction

Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.

5 days ago in Sports

Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.

5 days ago in Sports

Down 0-1 in Stanley Cup Final, Hurricanes coach on top line vs. Vegas: ‘We need them to get going’

After carrying the Carolina Hurricanes during the season as their top goal scorers, Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov are ice cold in the playoffs.

National

3 days ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

4 days ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

5 days ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

7 days ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

1 week ago in National

Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.

1 week ago in Community, Crime, Local, National, Politics, Regional

‘Comprehensive’ immigration laws signed by Hochul

Hochul says the laws are designed "to hold ICE accountable, protect the constitutional rights and safety of every New Yorker, and ensure there’s no sanctuary for criminals in our state."

2 weeks ago in National

A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

2 weeks ago in National

Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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3 hours ago in Education, Local

Cornell University School of Continuing Education signing transfer agreement with SUNY Broome Community College

Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education (Cornell SCE) and SUNY Broome Community College will sign an articulation agreement at 1:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026.

8 hours ago in Community, Local, Regional

Binghamton FD rescues hiker after 25-foot fall

Emergency responders carry a patient on a stretcher up a rocky, overgrown riverbank.

On June 4, the Binghamton Fire Department was called for mutual aid to Port Crane after a report that an individual had fallen 25 feet into a creek.

8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Centro to upgrade fare collection system in Cortland

Centro of Cortland announced last week the rollout of new fare boxes on its fixed-route and paratransit vehicles, scheduled for later this summer.

8 hours ago in Community, Crime, Local

Two charged with animal cruelty in Newark Valley

On May 24, 23-year-old Madison Barnes and 25-year-old Jordan Hoyt of Owego were arrested following an investigation of abuse in Newark Valley.

3 days ago in Crime, Local, Regional

Ithaca teen pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter

18-year-old Michael Blake pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter, a felony, and misdemeanor driving while impaired by drugs.

Entertainment

3 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’

The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.

3 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin United Methodist Church to host carnival

The Apalachin United Methodist Church is putting on an indoor carnival this weekend.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film

Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.

4 days ago in Entertainment

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night

Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.

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